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The 10 worst signings since Alex Ferguson

Football — 11/26/2023

Fully 10 years after Sir Alex Ferguson retired, Man Utd spent billions of euros in transfer money but got many “false” contracts in return.

Antony (Ajax to Man Utd - 95 million euros): Due to spending too much time pursuing Frenkie De Jong but failing, Man United only has a few weeks left to negotiate to recruit Antony. The "Red Devils" had to spend nearly double the estimated value (according to Transfermarkt) of the winger born in 2000. More than a season has passed, Antony is still a player who only knows how to use his left foot, weak in his abilities. The ability to create breakthroughs and finishes, is even a cause of conflict in the dressing room.

Antony (Ajax to Man Utd – 95 million euros): Due to spending too much time pursuing Frenkie De Jong but failing, Man United only has a few weeks left to negotiate to recruit Antony. The “Red Devils” had to spend nearly double the estimated value (according to Transfermarkt) of the winger born in 2000. More than a season has passed, Antony is still a player who only knows how to use his left foot, weak in his abilities. The ability to create breakthroughs and finishes, is even the cause of conflict in the dressing room.

Jadon Sancho (Dortmund to Man Utd - 85 million euros): Sancho shined at Dortmund but immediately showed physical weakness when moving to the Premier League. Recently, players growing up from Man City's training center were also disciplined internally and openly opposed coach Erik ten Hag.

Jadon Sancho (Dortmund to Man Utd – 85 million euros): Sancho shined at Dortmund but immediately showed physical weakness when moving to the Premier League. Recently, players who grew up from Man City’s training center were also disciplined internally and openly opposed coach Erik ten Hag.

Donny van de Beek (Ajax to Man United - 39 million euros): Van de Beek was once in the top 20 candidates for the Golden Ball. However, when he arrived at Old Trafford, he was constantly put on the bench by coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The serious injury further brought this midfielder's career to a dead end. When coach Erik ten Hag arrived, the situation became even worse for the Dutch midfielder. Currently, many fans do not even remember that Van de Beek is still a member of the "Red Devils".

Donny van de Beek (Ajax to Man United – 39 million euros): Van de Beek was once in the top 20 candidates for the Golden Ball. However, when he arrived at Old Trafford, he was constantly put on the bench by coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The serious injury further brought this midfielder’s career to a dead end. When coach Erik ten Hag arrived, the situation became even worse for the Dutch midfielder. Currently, many fans do not even remember that Van de Beek is still a member of the “Red Devils”.

Amad Diallo (Atalanta to Man Utd - 21.3 million euros): Diallo is a bright young talent of Ivory Coast football. He was continuously pushed to Rangers and Sunderland on loan. After the successful 2022/23 season with the "Black Cats" in the Championship, Diallo returned to Old Trafford but suffered a serious knee injury and has not set a return date.

Amad Diallo (Atalanta to Man Utd – 21.3 million euros): Diallo is a bright young talent of Ivory Coast football. He was continuously pushed to Rangers and Sunderland on loan. After the successful 2022/23 season with the “Black Cats” in the Championship, Diallo returned to Old Trafford but suffered a serious knee injury and has not set a return date.

Harry Maguire (Leicester to Man Utd 87 million euros): With a record price for a midfielder, Maguire should have proven a great influence at Old Trafford. However, this midfielder continuously made mistakes, and was stripped of the captaincy after the 2022/23 season. Recently, when pillars like Varane and Lisandro Martinez were injured, coach Ten Hag was forced to trust Maguire. Luckily, the midfielder born in 1993 has somewhat regained his confidence.

Harry Maguire (Leicester to Man Utd 87 million euros): With a record price for a central defender, Maguire should have proven a great influence at Old Trafford. However, this midfielder continuously made mistakes, and was stripped of the captaincy after the 2022/23 season. Recently, when pillars like Varane and Lisandro Martinez were injured, coach Ten Hag was forced to trust Maguire. Luckily, the midfielder born in 1993 has somewhat regained his confidence.

Fred (Shakhtar Donetsk to Man Utd - 59 million euros): "Red Devils" spent a large sum of money to bring in a midfielder whose performance follows a sinusoidal graph. On a good day, Fred can do everything, from intercepting, coordinating the ball, even scoring. But on the contrary, once his performance hits rock bottom, the Brazilian midfielder will become a fatal weakness in the midfield, causing Man Utd to suffer crushing defeats.

Fred (Shakhtar Donetsk to Man Utd – 59 million euros): “Red Devils” spent a large sum of money to bring in a midfielder whose performance follows a sinusoidal graph . On a good day, Fred can do everything, from intercepting, coordinating the ball, even scoring. But on the contrary, once his performance hits rock bottom, the Brazilian midfielder will become a fatal weakness in the midfield, causing Man Utd to suffer crushing defeats.

Romelu Lukaku (Everton to Man Utd - 84.7 million euros): After parting ways with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney, Man Utd has an addition named Lukaku. The most expensive striker in the history of the "Red Devils" played for 2 seasons, had to leave for Inter, and then continuously returned to badmouth his old team.

Romelu Lukaku (Everton to Man Utd – 84.7 million euros): After parting ways with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney, Man Utd has an addition named Lukaku. The most expensive striker in the history of the “Red Devils” played for 2 seasons, had to leave for Inter, and then continuously returned to badmouth his old team.

Paul Pogba (Juventus to Man Utd - 105 million euros): Pogba is a versatile midfielder with good physique but has a strong personality and is too sensitive to injury. In the summer of 2022, Pogba left for free, thereby causing the host club to lose a record transfer fee. This midfielder is considered the cause of many problems behind the scenes at Man Utd.

Paul Pogba (Juventus to Man Utd – 105 million euros): Pogba is a versatile midfielder with good physique but has a strong personality and is too sensitive to injury. love. In the summer of 2022, Pogba left for free, thereby causing the host club to lose a record transfer fee. This midfielder is considered the cause of many problems behind the scenes at Man Utd.

Anthony Martial (Monaco to Man Utd - 60 million euros): Martial got off to an expected start at Man Utd. However, 8 years have passed, Martial is still at a standstill, even regressing due to injury. In addition to Martial, Man Utd's 2015/16 transfer period was truly a disaster. The remaining rookies such as Morgan Schneiderlin, Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, and Bastian Schweinsteiger were all professional failures.

Anthony Martial (Monaco to Man Utd – 60 million euros): Martial got off to an expected start at Man Utd. However, 8 years have passed, Martial is still at a standstill, even regressing due to injury. In addition to Martial, Man Utd’s 2015/16 transfer period was truly a disaster. The remaining rookies such as Morgan Schneiderlin, Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, and Bastian Schweinsteiger were all professional failures.

Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid to Man Utd - 75 million euros): Even though he was the pillar that helped Real Madrid win the Champions League, Di Maria could not withstand the harsh schedule in England. This player only played for the "Red Devils" for exactly one season, then fled to PSG because of conflicts with coach Louis van Gaal.

Angel Di Maria (Real Madrid to Man Utd – 75 million euros): Even if he is the pillar that helps Real Madrid won the Champions League, Di Maria could not stand the harsh schedule in England. This player only played for the “Red Devils” for exactly one season, then fled to PSG because of conflicts with coach Louis van Gaal.